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How to get fromMadrid to Playa del Carmenby plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Playa del Carmen by plane, shuttle, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Cancún International Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cancún International Airport (CUN)plane plane MAD - CUN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2 to Playa del Carmen Bus Stationshuttle bus
    14h 16m
    $6,567–20,146

  2. Fly to Cozumel International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cozumel International Airport (CZM)plane plane MAD - CZM
    2. Take the ferry from Cozumel to Playa del Carmenferry ferry
    21h 54m
    $6,762–24,856

  3. Fly to Tulum International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Tulum International Airport (TQO)plane plane MAD - TQO
    2. Take the train from Estación Tren Maya Tulum Aeropuerto to Estación Tren Maya Playa del Carmentrain train
    24h 49m
    $7,627–25,146

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Cancún International Airport (CUN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$4,866Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Madrid to Playa del Carmen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,032.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Playa del Carmen, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Madrid to Playa del Carmen. However, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Cancún International Airport (CUN), walk to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún Terminal 2, then take the shuttle to Playa del Carmen Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the train to Madrid-Aeropuerto T4, walk to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) airport, fly to Cozumel International Airport (CZM), walk to Cozumel Airport, take the shuttle to Cozumel, walk to Cozumel, then take the ferry to Playa del Carmen.

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